What Crew Members Say About Aetos

In a distressing development, the La Réunion MRCC of the French Coastguard has initiated a Mayday Relay concerning a crew member who has gone missing from the vessel 'Aetos'. The ship was on its journey from Suape to Sohar when the incident occurred. The last confirmed sighting of the missing seafarer was on July 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. UTC, while the vessel was located at coordinates 10°44'40"S 046°09'60"E. At the time he disappeared, the crew member was dressed in black shorts and black shoes. Authorities have called upon nearby vessels to keep a vigilant watch and promptly report any sightings that could assist in the search efforts.

On the evening of June 10, 2025, a dramatic medevac operation took place off the coast of San Francisco involving a crew member from the cargo ship 'Aetos', which was making its way from Masan to Panama. The alert about the emergency was raised on June 8 around 10 a.m. when the ship’s captain contacted the US Coast Guard District 11 watchstanders to report that a 40-year-old crew member was displaying severe symptoms of appendicitis, approximately 820 miles offshore. In response, the Coast Guard advised the captain to navigate to a predetermined rendezvous point and promptly coordinated the launch of an HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from the Air Station Ventura. After refueling at Air Station San Francisco, the aircrew commenced their flight toward the 'Aetos' at around 5 p.m. on June 10. Arriving on scene roughly 185 miles offshore at around 7 p.m., the helicopter crew successfully hoisted the patient aboard and initiated the journey to San Francisco International Airport. The medevac operation concluded with the patient being transferred to emergency medical services around 9 p.m., ensuring timely medical attention was provided. For further details, refer to the report with video at the US Coast Guard News site.

In a significant legal development, the High Court has issued an attachment order as of March 2, 2025. This decision underscores the court's commitment to enforcing legal obligations and ensuring compliance with judicial proceedings. Stakeholders in the maritime industry should stay vigilant as this ruling may have implications for ongoing cases and financial agreements. Further updates will follow as the situation evolves.